PLUMBING BLOG
Plumbing Emergencies to Watch Out For!
When it comes to potential plumbing problems one can experience, it’s safe to say they can surely vary in terms of severity. Some of the time, you may have a slow drain that can be cleared up in a matter of minutes by a qualified plumber. However, other times, there...
Sizing Your Home’s Water Heater
We can all agree that having hot water on a daily basis is a must, right? No matter if it’s during the cold winter months or the warm Kansas City summers, we all expect to have hot water when hopping in the shower or turning on a faucet. With that in mind, we can...
Buying a Faucet? Look for These Brands!
If it’s been a little while since you last went faucet shopping, you’ll likely be amazed by just how much the industry has grown in recent years. Yes, you still have many of the household names that you’re used to seeing, like Delta, Moen and Kohler, and there’s no...
Does Hard Water Impact Your Water Heater?
“Hard water” can almost be considered a buzzword throughout the plumbing world. Particularly in geographic areas that experience above average levels of hard water, it can be a term that we consistently hear tossed around. Keep in mind that Kansas City is in fact one...
Pressure Reducing Valves: Do I Need One?
Valves, fittings, fixtures, pipes. If you walk through a home’s plumbing system piece-by-piece, you’ll quickly realize that there are quite a few components included throughout. This is true for both looking at the system as a whole, as well as analyzing the different...
Have You Considered a NuvoH2O System?
Whether it be in regards to water heaters, faucets or a number of other components, our prior blog posts frequently discuss just how much the plumbing industry has grown over the years. It has become much more competitive amongst brands and as such, homeowners have...
What Clogs Garbage Disposals?
99% of the time, plumbing isn’t something homeowners think about. You expect there to be hot water when you hop in the shower. You expect the garbage disposal to chew up those leftover food scraps. You expect the drain lines to work correctly, removing waste from the...
How to Find the Perfect Bathroom Faucet
For those that’ve been following our prior blog posts, you may remember seeing one that highlighted the many different types of kitchen faucets. While you’ll generally see some more unique qualities with faucets in the kitchen (voice-activated features, for example),...
Keep This In Mind Before Hiring Your Next Plumber!
We get it. Experiencing plumbing problems as a homeowner is never the funnest of times. Whether that be in regards to the water heater, faucet, sewer line or anything else, having a plumbing issue pop up can be a real inconvenience. As a plumbing business that offers...
5 Things You Should Include With Any Bathroom Remodel
Let’s talk about bathroom remodels. If you’ve ever embarked on a bathroom remodeling project, you know it can certainly be quite complex. Whether you’re just looking to replace a couple fixtures or tear down walls and start from scratch, the possibilities really are...
4 Plumbing Components Worth Knowing
Unless you’re personally in the plumbing industry on a daily basis, it’s safe to say there are more than a handful of various plumbing components that the average homeowner isn’t going to be too familiar with. And while for the majority of time, this is perfectly...
The Many Different Kitchen Faucets
For most homeowners, faucets probably fall under the list of items that are rather cut and dry. In other words, it’s likely not something you expect to be creative with and put a lot of thought into. However, believe it or not, faucets are one of the easiest ways to...
Why You Need a Freestanding Bathtub
When you think of your dream bathroom, what comes to mind first? Is it the stunning faucets that truly have a sparkle to them? Maybe it’s a “smart” toilet with a bunch of cool features, like heated seats and a built-in deodorizer? How about a showerhead with a speaker...
Troubleshooting Common Plumbing Problems
As a homeowner, it may seem like various problems around the house don’t always pop up at the most opportune times. Whether that be issues with the air conditioning, heating, technology or even plumbing, the best piece of advice is typically to avoid procrastinating...
Is a Tankless Water Heater Right For Your KC Home?
No matter if you follow us here on the blog or on social media, a popular plumbing topic that we consistently bring up is anything related to water heaters. Whether that be analyzing the different water heater brands currently on the market, discussing maintenance...

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